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It has been well demonstrated that quality correlates with outcomes. Defining and measuring quality outcomes requires meticulous data capture and ideally external data verification. Since its inception in 1913, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has introduced numerous quality programs. This panel of surgical leaders will discuss the significant value of various ACS quality programs and explain the initiatives designed to ensure access to these programs for all patients.

1. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) and Dr. Sherry M. Wren (USA)

2. Panel Discussion - All faculty moderated by Dr. Sherry M. Wren (USA)

3. Closing Remarks - Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) and Dr. Sherry M. Wren (USA)
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Dr. James Fleshman MD, FACS, FASCRS, Sparkman Endowed Professor and Chair of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center Dallas; Clinical Professor, Texas A&M College of Medicine Health Science Center, USA Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Lillian S. Kao MD, MS, FACS, Professor, Division Director, Division Of Acute Care Surgery, Interim Division Director, Immunology & Organ Transplantation and Jack H. Mayfield, MD Chair in Surgery, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center, USA General Surgery
Dr. Clifford Ko MD, MS, MSHS, FACS, Medical Director, Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care, American College of Surgeons; Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery; Chief of Colorectal Surgery, UCLA Health, USA Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Frank Opelka MD, FACS, Immediate Past Medical Director, Quality and Health Policy, American College of Surgeons; Principal Consultant, Episodes of Care Solutions, USA Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Ronald J. Weigel MD, PhD, EA Crowell Jr. Chair of Surgery, University of Iowa; Medical Director, Cancer Programs, American College of Surgeons, USA Surgical Oncology
Dr. Steven D. Wexner MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Surgery, Past Vice Chair, Board of Regents, American College of Surgeons, Director, Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center and Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Sherry Wren MD, FACS, FCS (ECSA), FISS, Professor of Surgery and Director of Global Surgery, Center for Innovation in Global Health, Stanford University School of Medicine; Director of Clinical Surgery and Chief of General Surgery, Palo Alto Veterans Health Care System; Secretary, American College of Surgeons (ACS), USA HPB Surgery
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